Snowy Retrospect

The 'tragic' truth tells us that time-traveling is a technical skill, and clearly, Ye Zao was mediocre at it. Being duped by her own penny-pinching uncle into becoming a lowly concubine in someone else's house was bad enough, but why did it have to be in Fourth Master's residence?
Being just a mere Concubine, how was she to get by? The starting point was too low, the background too poor, the bargaining chips too few! The big BOSS had too much HP, and every mini BOSS was lethal! After much deliberation, playing the virtuous act would get her killed, because there was Lady Ulaanala ahead of her. Playing the shrew would also lead to death, for there was Li Consort Fujin behind her. Bearing sons wasn't permitted, yet not bearing them left her with no support—what a conundrum of a life! Having finally maneuvered her way from the residence into the palace, she still had The Empress Dowager on top, who disliked her for not looking dignified enough!
Fortunately, Fourth Master didn't mind, and he secretly quite fancied her undignified looks! Ye Zao's goal was to live a good life, clothed in silk and jewels, exalted and lofty.

The Favorite Mate of Prince

Li Dequan and Yan Mingchun offered apologetic smiles, with Yan Mingchun saying, "We servants are but shallow in knowledge, how could we know of such significant matters? Whatever reward His Majesty wishes to bestow, Fourth Master wouldn't be displeased."


"I did have the thought of advancing old Four's noble rank upward, however, with his elder brother, old Three, left with nothing... That wouldn't be right."


Third Master has no achievements, and having only Fourth Master's noble rank elevated would look improper over Third Master's head.


"His Majesty is wise." The two dared not say more; speaking too much at this time would be like admitting to taking bribes from someone.


"You two are becoming increasingly impudent," Emperor Kangxi harrumphed.


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